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Traditional & Delicious Holi Recipes To Add Fervour To The Festivities

Bring in the festival of colours with tangy snacks and cooling drinks to refuel your spirits during the short breaks of Holi celebrations.

Root Vegetables: The Underground Treasures of Mother Nature

Expand your culinary treasures by adding flavourful and healthy root vegetables to the list.

From Mumbai To New York, This Indian Chef’s Culinary Journey Will Inspire You To Take The Leap

A humble, Indian boy from Mumbai, India had never dreamt of working in the international city of dreams, New York, one day but his All-India 97 Rank spelled otherwise. Securing an admission at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai was chef Neel Kajale’s first taste of culinary excellence. He went on to showcase his love for food by exploring his craft at the evergreen kitchens of Shamiana and The Sea Lounge in the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. But that was only the beginning for Kajale. Today, Kajale holds a degree from the most prestigious culinary school in the world, […]

Fascinating Benefits Of The Humble Pea & 5 Delicious Recipes

Like in the pod, these round and shiny green peas find their way into any recipe.

This Lifestyle Brand Is Shifting The Narrative Around Plant-Based Nutrition

With an influx of people taking the pledge to live more sustainably, Onelife founder shares Gaurav Aggarwal what is the future of plant-based nutrition.

Immunity-Boosting Miracle Chyawanprash, An Ancient Indian Ayurvedic Remedy

A time tested Ayurvedic formulation to bolster the immune system.

Do These Foods Really Help Your Gut: Fact Or Fad?

Gut health is wealth, on every front. Maintaining proper gut function is essential for improving your immune response, sleep, skin, mood, and overall function. But with all the ‘bio-hacks’ available over the internet today, how can you categorize what really works, what is just hype and what could even make things worse? We’ve broken down the pros and cons of classic go-to supplements and foods we reach for when we’re not feeling so good, to bust whether they have substantiated benefits. Celery Juice Pros: Celery juice packs a nutritious punch. It has high and diverse levels of vitamins and minerals […]

Exploring Punjabi Traditions Through Delightful Winter Desserts

Desserts that complete your dinner and prepare you to embrace winters in Punjab.

Bittersweet Wintertime Delights From The Heart Of Gujarat

Gujaratis are known to have a sweet tooth, so much so that almost everyone from Gujarat adds a pinch of sugar to their vegetables and dal too. So, when it comes to sweets, the general perception is that they would be made extra sweet. However, it’s a totally different scenario when it comes to the winter sweets of Gujarat. Most of the sweets made during winters in Gujarat are loaded with a variety of warming spices, ghee, dried fruits, edible gum and methi seeds. Eaten in small quantities, these nutrient-rich sweets send the warmth right up to the toes. Lentils […]

6 Farmer’s Markets In Mumbai Offering Organic Produce

Take better care of your wellbeing by shopping healthier and ethically-grown, fresh vegetables and fruits.

From The Depths Of South India Comes India’s National Soup – Mulligatawny

Mulligatawny or curry soup as it is known has its origins in Southern India. Traditionally, Mulligatawny soup was made by combining vegetables, lentils and rice. However, when the Britishers ruled India, they developed a liking for it and made their own version by adding meat to it. Mulligatawny derives its name from Tamil where milagu = pepper and tanni = water. So, technically it is pepper or spicy water. But the soup actually has a thick creamy texture with layers of authentic flavours. The consistency can be adjusted depending on personal preference; it can be pureed or left chunky. While […]

Warming Your Hearts This Winter Season: Nolen Gur, A Bengali Delicacy

Come winter, one can see earthenware pots tied high up on date palm trees to collect the sweet first flush of juice from the plant. At the crack of dawn, the next day, before the sun is up, the pots are taken down. The juice is either drunk when fresh, fermented and turned into a mild alcoholic drink called tari, or cooked over wood or coal fires to make richly sweet jaggery or nolen gur. Nolen gur, notun gur or khajur gur is date palm jaggery that has a richer and deeper flavour than sugarcane jaggery. It is available for […]

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